| “ | Even I--the universe itself--am merely one cell of a higher, multiversal Eternity. Part of a cosmic lineage stretching back to the first conflict--the first story. | „ |
| ~ Eternity |
Background
Eternity is an abstract entity which embodies the Universe itself along with his "sister" counterpart, Infinity, with whom Eternity is one. Their authority on the universe is only surpassed by the Living Tribunal. Eternity is also the personification of time.
Powers and Stats
Key: Universal Eternity | Multiversal Eternity | Eighth Cosmos
Tier: 1-A | High 1-A | High 1-A
Dimensionality: Inapplicable | Inapplicable | Inapplicable
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Flight, Immortality (Type 1, 5 & 8. Described as a deathless entity[1]and beyond death[2]. Those who play major and important roles in the "grand design" do not permanently die[3]), Abstract Existence (He is a conceptual being, insubstantial as an idea[4]. An abstract entity with no physical attributes, with what we see of him being merely a manifestation of our concept of his very existence, with Eternity himself stating that to battle him is to battle your own thoughts), Beyond-Dimensional Existence, Large Size (Type 11), Telepathy (Could probe Doctor Strange's brain as well as read his thoughts[5]), Cosmic Awareness (Can sense the cosmic flow and imbalances with it. Can gaze upon all time and space), BFR (Banished Nightmare[6]), Transmutation (Can transmute others with a thought[7]. Changed the identity of Doctor Strange[8]), Power Absorption (Stole Doctor Strange's powers[9]), Biological Manipulation (Can control the evolution of species[10]), Portal Creation (Can open doorways to other dimensions[11]), Creation & Resurrection (Recreated the planet Earth and its beings[12]), Cosmic Awareness Bestowal (Shown here[13]), Absorption & Sealing (Can absorb and imprison beings into his own gigantic frame[14]), Nigh-Omniscience (Knows all that happened, is happening, and will happen, with the exception of six individuals and the user of the Infinity Gauntlet[15]), Memory Manipulation (Erased the memories of Doctor Strange[16]), Nigh-Omnipresence (He is all that was, is, and will be[17]), Soul Manipulation & Information Analysis (Probed through Doctor Strange's spirit and analyzed his potential[18]), Perception Manipulation (What we see of the abstract entities are only essences expressed in representational forms that we can relate to, a manifestation of our concept of their very existence, with Eternity stating that to battle him is to battle your own thoughts), Madness Manipulation (Looking at his manifestation have caused others to go mad), Existence Erasure (While amplified by Eternity, Dormammu could erase beings as if they never existed)
All previous abilities, plus Avatar Creation
Attack Potency: Ascendent level+ (He is the literal living embodiment of the universe[19][20][21], whereas each universe contains the Negative Zone, a place that encompasses dimensionality itself on all levels. His realm is beyond space, time, dream, and thought[22], scaling him to the infinite hierarchy of dreams. Implied to contain the Astral Plane within himself[23], which is a plane not limited by time, space, or form[24], where mathematics can be weaponized and is seen as just a piece on a chessboard[25]. One of the strongest abstract entities[26]) | High Ascendent level (All of the infinite Universal Eternities are only small facets of the greater Eternity that encompasses the multiverse[27][28]. He is the totality of all creation, with conceptual beings being merely flickering thoughts within his infinite consciousness[29]. Dwarfs the power of the Infinity Gauntlet to the point where it is nonexistent compared to himself, whereas the Infinity Gauntlet was implied to be a threat equal, if not much superior, to a Pre-Cosmic Cube Beyonder) | High Ascendent level (Stronger than before. The Living Tribunal is merely one of his inner workings. He is the very omniverse itself[30][31])
Speed: Irrelevant (Time and distance are meaningless for Eternity[32]. He is the sum total of all that exists along the temporal axis[33]. Exists beyond space, time, dream, and thought[34]) | Irrelevant (It is the totality of all creation) | Irrelevant
Lifting Strength: Irrelevant | Irrelevant | Irrelevant
Durability: Ascendent level+ | High Ascendent level | High Ascendent level
Stamina: Limitless
Range: Ascendental+ | High Ascendental | High Ascendental
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: Nigh-Omniscient (Knows all that happened, is happening, and will happen, with the exception of six individuals and the user of the Infinity Gauntlet[35])
Weaknesses: None notable.
Others
Notable Victories:
Notable Losses:
Inconclusive Matches:
References
- ↑ Strange Tales Vol 1 146
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 2 13
- ↑ Thanos Annual Vol 1 1
- ↑ Secret Wars II 6
- ↑ Strange Tales Vol 1 138
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 1 182
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 2 13
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 1 183
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 2 11
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 2 13
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 2 13
- ↑ Doctor Strange Vol 2 13
- ↑ Fantastic Four Vol 1 262
- ↑ Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme Vol 1 47
- ↑ Warlock and the Infinity Watch Vol 1 11
- ↑ Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme Vol 1 54
- ↑ Infinity Crusade Vol 1 1
- ↑ What If? Vol 1 18
- ↑ Avengers Infinity Vol 1 4
- ↑ Infinity Crusade Vol 1 1
- ↑ Infinity War Vol 1
- ↑ What If? Vol 1 18
- ↑ Strange Vol 2 4
- ↑ Dark Angel Vol 1 12
- ↑ Astonishing X-Men Vol 4 5
- ↑ Thanos Annual Vol 1 1
- ↑ Ultimates 2 Vol 2 2
- ↑ Ultimates Vol 3 7
- ↑ Defenders Vol 3 2
- ↑ Ultimates Vol 3 4
- ↑ Ultimates Vol 3 6
- ↑ Strange Tales Vol 1 138
- ↑ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 47
- ↑ What If? Vol 1 18
- ↑ Warlock and the Infinity Watch Vol 1 11